1997 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 772 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2878 mm |
