2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Samsung SM5 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 159 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 479 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Ford | Samsung |
| Model | Explorer | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
