2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestar | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
