2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 2004 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2004 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
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2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Explorer | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2636 mm |