2005 Ford Explorer vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. 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 143 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 402 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
