1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 176 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
