2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Explorer | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2830 mm |
