1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 10 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
