2005 Ford Freestar vs. 1986 Holden Drover

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1029 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover 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 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Drover 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.

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