2013 Ford Explorer XLT vs. 2013 Ford Explorer Sport
To start off, both 2013 Ford Explorer XLT and 2013 Ford Explorer Sport were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Ford Explorer XLT and 2013 Ford Explorer Sport are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer Sport (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer Sport weights approximately 63 kg more than 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. 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, 2013 Ford Explorer Sport (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Explorer XLT. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Explorer XLT.
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2013 Ford Explorer XLT | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Explorer | Explorer |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8: 1 | 10.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2146 kg | 2209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5006 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2291 mm | 2291 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |