1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1995 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1995 Ford Explorer and 1995 Volkswagen Quantum 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 106 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 874 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Quantum. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Volkswagen Quantum | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Explorer | Quantum |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |