2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Tonka (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 113 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka.
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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tonka | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2460 mm |
