1997 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
