2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1541 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 has manual transmission. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Excursion | 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Excursion | L 200 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2970 mm |