2003 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Montero | F-250 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3967 mm |