2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 675 kg more than 2003 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Freestar | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |