2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1489 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 427 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | LR3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |