2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 4 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 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 207 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1974 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Excursion | Carisma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |