2004 Buick Century vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |