1995 Chrysler Viper vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1995 Chrysler Viper and 1995 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 Chrysler Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Viper | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
