2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 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 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 541 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestar | Altima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
