2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Explorer weights approximately 314 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Explorer | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |
