2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Excursion | Galant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 67 L |
