2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Tata Safari

To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Freestyle 2005 Tata Safari
Make Ford Tata
Model Freestyle Safari
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2981 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 203 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5530 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1865 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2660 mm


 

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