2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 469 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (355 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.
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2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freestar | Lancer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 355 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |