2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2005 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Picasso | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
