| | | | | 2006 / 2007 Ford Explorer Sport | 2006 / 2007 Mitsubishi Montero | | Base Price : | $33,160 (free price quote) | $36,159 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 4.6 L | 3.8 L | | Layout : | All-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | | Displacement : | 4605 cc | 3828 | | Valve : | 24 | 24 | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Automatic | | Fuel Capacity : | 22.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 15 mpg | 15 | | - Highway : | 21 mpg | 19 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent | | - R : | Independent | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Disc | | - R : | Disc | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 292 @ 5750 rpm | 215 @ 5500 rpm | | Torque : | 300 @ 3950 rpm | 248 @ 3250 rpm | | Redline : | | 6200 | | | | | | Top Speed : | | 148 mph | | 0-60 mph : | | 5.8 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | | 14.4 sec @ 101.0 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | | 127 ft. | | 200 ft skid pad : | | 0.83 g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | | 4718 lbs. | | Overall length : | 193.4 in. | 190.2 in. | | Wheelbase : | 113.7 in. | 109.7 in. | | Overall width : | 73.7 in. | 74.8 in | | Height : | 72.8 in. | 74.2 in. |
2006 / 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Pros : - Strong engines
- Roomy interior for both passengers and cargo
- Very Silent & Comfortable ride on road
- Good off-road ability
- Long list of advanced safety features
- Design
- Handling Cons : - Some low-quality interior trim
- Not as nimble as many crossover SUVs
2006 / 2007 Mitsubishi Montero Pros : - High-quality interior materials
- Sharp cabin design
- Large cargo capacity
- Excellent off-road capability Cons : - Serious lack of power compared to rivals
- Mediocre on-road handling
- Cramped third-row seat
- No side curtain airbags
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