2004 Ford Econoline vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2004 Ford Econoline and 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econoline weights approximately 699 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2004 Ford Econoline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Econoline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford Econoline (338 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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2004 Ford Econoline | 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Econoline | Diamante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 313 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |