2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Five Hundred | Grandis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |