2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and 2004 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 207 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
