2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |