2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Ford Freestyle and 2004 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Freestyle | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
