2002 Ford Explorer vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 49 kg more than 1994 Nissan President.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | President |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |
