2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |