2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 501 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Freestar |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 98 L |