2005 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Voyager and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 4850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 467 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
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, 2005 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Voyager. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Voyager | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Voyager | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
