2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 76 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (325 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 295 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |