2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Urban Explorer would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Urban Explorer has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Urban Explorer | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Urban Explorer | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1897 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
