2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo

To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fuya Jo would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Explorer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo 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. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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