1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2000 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 TVR Chimaera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 840 kg more than 2000 TVR Chimaera.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2000 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Explorer | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
