2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer . (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 (330 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer . (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer .
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
