2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 449 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Range Rover | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
