2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 5 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 322 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Maxima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 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 | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |