2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 90 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 (345 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Explorer | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
