2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Sebring and 2006 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Sebring | 2006 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sebring | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2427 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
