2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2003 Ford Explorer and 2003 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (236 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 433 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Explorer | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |