2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 832 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | SSR | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
