2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Tata Safari would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 101 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari 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, 2004 Ford Freestar (357 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2001 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2001 Tata Safari 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 Freestar | 2001 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Freestar | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |