2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Ford Freestar and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 428 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
