2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestyle | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
