2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
