1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 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 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 Rover 400. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Explorer | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
