2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 751 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Freestyle (281 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Freestyle | Etude |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1594 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |