Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The F-150 SuperCrew doesn't pale in comparison to the Explorer Sport Trac as far as fuel economy. As far as MSRP, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac doesn't cost much less than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Utility
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or massive animals. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the F-150 SuperCrew over the Explorer Sport Trac. There's little the Ford F-150 SuperCrew can tow that the Ford Explorer Sport Trac cannot.

Convenience
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the F-150 SuperCrew's front cabin compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac does.

Dimensions
The F-150 SuperCrew is significantly heavier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the F-150 SuperCrew than the Explorer Sport Trac because of its bigger tank. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Ford F-150 SuperCrew compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Explorer Sport Trac may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's engine is significantly smaller than the F-150 SuperCrew's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the F-150 SuperCrew will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Explorer Sport Trac finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic after-sale protection.