2007 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Ford Freestar

To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar.

Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura MDX 2004 Ford Freestar
Make Acura Ford
Model MDX Freestar
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3664 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 357 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 98 L


 

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