1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 10 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 98 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer. 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 (399 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
