2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Explorer | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |