1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, both 1998 Ford Explorer and 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 655 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (219 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Explorer | Space Star |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
