2000 Ford Equator vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2000 Ford Equator and 2000 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 212 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Equator | Dion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2710 mm |
