2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Expedition (395 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Expedition | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
