1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1389 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Explorer | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2030 mm |
