2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2002 Ford Explorer and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer. 2002 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Explorer | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
