2012 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2012 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 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 2012 Ford F-150. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Explorer | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Explorer | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2067 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
