2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 214 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Explorer | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |