1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Explorer | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
