1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 549 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Explorer | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1928 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
