2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Ford Freestar and 2004 Ford Focus 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 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 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 665 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Freestar | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1757 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
