1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 661 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3700 mm |
