2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 107 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 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1786 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |