Mitsubishi Pajero 2000 vs Ford Explorer 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 373 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 47 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 29 NM more than Ford Explorer. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 13.0 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Pajero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 391 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 2`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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