2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1721 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Excursion | Shogun |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 88 L |