2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 4 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm). This means 2009 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2009 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Explorer | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2636 mm |
