2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
