2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3270 mm |
