2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe

To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.

Because 2005 Maserati Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Maserati Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe 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 2005 Maserati Coupe
Make Ford Maserati
Model Freestar Coupe
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 4254 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 452 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 88 L


 

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