1997 Ford Explorer vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1997 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Explorer (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (93 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 961 kg more than 1992 Toyota Paseo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
