2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 (320 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 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 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Freestar Condor
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3802 cc 2436 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 0 HP
Torque 320 Nm 195 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 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 70 L


 

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