2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 207 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestyle | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
