2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1142 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.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
