2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 929 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Freestar 2007 Toyota Yaris
Make Ford Toyota
Model Freestar Yaris
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 121 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 72.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 79.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 42 L


 

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