2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Subaru Forester 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, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 165 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Explorer | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |