2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Caserta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Caserta would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (399 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
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 (369 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Caserta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
