2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2004 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2840 mm |
