2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 110 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 667 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2730 mm |
