2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor 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 84 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 444 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Freestar Condor
Year Released 2005 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3802 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 196 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 1495 kg
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 70 L