2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 73 L |