2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2012 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2012 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Explorer weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Because 2011 Hyundai Equus 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 2011 Hyundai Equus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer, 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Equus | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2018 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
