2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 737 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F-150 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1703 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
