1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Navara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
