1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 584 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Spirit | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
