2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (191 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 326 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4935 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
