1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 743 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3320 mm |
