1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1998 Ford Explorer and 1998 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Explorer | 605 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
