1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 90 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1990 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 |
