2003 Ford Model U vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2003 Ford Model U and 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Model U (149 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Model U should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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, 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Model U. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Model U.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Model U | 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Model U | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
