1997 Ford Explorer vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1997 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (175 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 450 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Explorer | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
