2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 927 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Expedition 2008 Mitsubishi Galant
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Expedition Galant
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 2378 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 213 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2447 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 67 L


 

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