Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mitsubishi Raider Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mitsubishi down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford is definitely more maneuverable than the Mitsubishi Raider, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Raider's engine is a tad smaller than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't much more powerful than the Mitsubishi Raider.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Mitsubishi Raider and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to hauling capacity. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Raider over the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Raider is likely a better choice than the Ford in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big animals. Towing is considerably more the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's forte than it is the Mitsubishi Raider's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for a fill-up roughly as often as the Mitsubishi Raider.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi Raider, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mitsubishi Raider does.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Raider's tank is roughly the same size as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's, though the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's is a bit larger. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Mitsubishi Raider compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mitsubishi Raider to the dealership as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac doesn't pale in comparison to the Mitsubishi Raider with respect to gas mileage. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac perform about similarly regarding fuel economy. The Mitsubishi Raider is substantially less pricey than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Explorer Sport Trac isn't quite as generous as the Raider's.