2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 8 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 475 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
