2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 34 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
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2004 Ford Freestar | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Freestar | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
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 | 201 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |