2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Explorer | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |