2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-150 and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-150 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
