2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Mitsubishi Magna 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 72 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Explorer | Magna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
