2002 Ford Explorer vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 674 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Explorer | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Explorer | S2000 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |