2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 699 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
