2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 76 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 Freestyle (271 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freestyle | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2970 mm |
