2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander has manual transmission. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Five Hundred | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
