2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 466 kg more than 2003 Toyota Prius. 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2003 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |