2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 517 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Supra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |