2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 554 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestyle | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
