2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (345 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Explorer | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
