2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 690 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Explorer (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
