2000 Audi A4 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2000 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A4. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
