2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (372 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Explorer | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
