2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freestar | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
