2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2012 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Eclipse | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 127 L |
