Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport

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2027 Ford Explorer
$38,465
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$38,465
Starting MSRP
$21,870
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
991 lbs
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
203 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
7
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.3 L/140
Displacement
4.0L/245
Displacement
-
Displacement
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

6
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
-
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
-
Side Door Opening Height
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Tailgate Width
N/A
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
119 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Overhang, Front
35 in
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
70 in
Height, Overall
68 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
180 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
59 in
Second Hip Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
41 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
65 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
-
Step Up Height - Side
-
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
70 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Step Up Height - Front
21 in
Step Up Height - Front
-
Step Up Height - Front
199 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
48 in
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
46 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
-
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
-
Side Door Opening Width
39 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
-
Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
153 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
39 in
Third Head Room
-
Third Head Room
-
Third Head Room
32 in
Third Leg Room
-
Third Leg Room
-
Third Leg Room
55 in
Third Shoulder Room
-
Third Shoulder Room
-
Third Shoulder Room
41 in
Third Hip Room
-
Third Hip Room
-
Third Hip Room
67 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
67 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
33 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Curb Weight - Front
1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
294 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,344 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
-
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,940 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
As Spec'd Payload
991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity

Safety

Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Power
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport with 24 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?

The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $21,870 starting MSRP versus a $38,465 starting MSRP.

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