2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 626 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea Weekend | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
