1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 18 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 140 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Explorer | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |
