2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar and 2005 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens 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 | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Freestar | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
