1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 2 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 25 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 515 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Explorer | Joice |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
