1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 688 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Integra | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
