2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Ford Freestar and 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 46 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |