2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1222 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 96 L |
