2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Freestar and 2007 Hyundai Elantra 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 56 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 660 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2007 Ford Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2007 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Freestar | 2007 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Freestar | Elantra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |