2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mitsubishi Raider were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Raider 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 Raider (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Raider | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Raider |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
