2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1261 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Excursion | Grandis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |