2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (211 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
