2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (191 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 765 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Freestar |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 132 L |