2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1851 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (350 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Excursion | Galant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 67 L |
