2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 577 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Explorer (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Explorer | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 81 L |
