2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna 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 103 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 739 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Because 2009 Ford Explorer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
