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Ford Explorer ST 400 vs KIA EV6 AWD Long Range: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2023 · Methodology
FordPetrol

Explorer ST 400

405 hp · 563 Nm · 2,180 kg · 2020

VS
KiaBEV

EV6 AWD Long Range

325 hp · 605 Nm · 2,185 kg · 2023

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ford

Explorer ST 400

5,38kg/hpratio better by 1,34 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power405 hpPending
Torque563 Nm
Weight2 180 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox10-speed torque-converter automatic
Kia

EV6 AWD Long Range

6,72kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power325 hpPending
Torque605 Nm
Weight2 185 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

Explorer ST 400: 405 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp. EV6 AWD Long Range: 325 hp, ratio 6,72 kg/hp.

Explorer ST 400: 240 km/h. EV6 AWD Long Range: 185 km/h.