2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 61 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 Freestyle (281 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestyle | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
