2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-150 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 90 L |
