2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. 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 208 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1347 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
