Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Ford F-250 Review

Utility
The Ford F-250's bigger trunk will accommodate more large things than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The F-250 will most certainly prove more convenient than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The F-250 is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or pets. The Ford F-250 outpulls the Explorer Sport Trac by a sizeable margin.

Dimensions
The F-250 is significantly more bulky than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-250 than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its bigger tank. The Explorer Sport Trac and the Ford F-250 compete for the same parking spaces.

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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the F-250. When it comes to MSRP, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac doesn't cost much less than the Ford F-250.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is quite certainly sprier than the Ford F-250, 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 F-250 has a bigger engine than the Explorer Sport Trac. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Ford F-250 packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the F-250 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Explorer Sport Trac finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Ford F-250's front cabin compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The ampler interior dimensions of the Explorer Sport Trac make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the F-250.

Warranty
The Ford F-250 and the Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic warranty.