2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar.

Because 2003 Jeep Liberty 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, 2003 Jeep Liberty 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 (336 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Liberty. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2003 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2003 Jeep Liberty 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 2003 Jeep Liberty
Make Ford Jeep
Model Freestar Liberty
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3802 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 190 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2660 mm


 

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