1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 690 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
