2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2000 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Lancia Kappa.
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 (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Kappa. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2000 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 2000 Lancia Kappa 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 Ford Freestar | 2000 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Freestar | Kappa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |