2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Grand Caravan | Freestar |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |