2005 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna 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 21 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 407 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 (344 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
