2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2001 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Yaris 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 135 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (66 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2001 Toyota Yaris. 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 (357 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |