2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2004 Ford Freestar and 2004 Jeep Wrangler 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 12 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (190 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 374 kg more than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2004 Jeep Wrangler 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2004 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Freestar | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
