2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 867 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
