2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 544 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 Pajero 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 Pajero 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 Pajero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
