2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Explorer | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
