2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar 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 18 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 606 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon 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 | 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Freestar | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |