1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1995 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1995 Ford Explorer and 1995 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Gol. 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 (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Explorer | Gol |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |