2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 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. Both 2002 Ford Explorer and 2007 Land Rover LR3 are equipped with a 4,015 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Explorer | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | LR3 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |