2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will 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 158 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 339 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, 2001 Toyota Will, 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Will |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
