2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 4 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 3,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestyle | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
