1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1995 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1995 Ford Explorer and 1995 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 959 kg more than 1995 Saturn SC. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Saturn SC | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Explorer | SC |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |