2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 842 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Explorer | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2352 mm |
