2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Ford Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Equinox | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
