2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar and 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 724 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Freestar | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
