2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 4,007 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4007 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
