2005 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Magnus 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 396 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Explorer (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Magnus | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Magnus | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
