2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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. 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
