2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestar | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
