2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 126 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 157 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
