1997 Ford Royale vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 1997 Ford Royale and 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
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, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Royale | 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Royale | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |