2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 6 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 850 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Freestar | Siena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |
