Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Tacoma to the dealership as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Tacoma is the winner regarding gas mileage. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac doesn't pale in comparison to the Toyota regarding gas mileage. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is considerably more expensive than the Toyota Tacoma when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Explorer Sport Trac over the Toyota. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Tacoma and the Explorer Sport Trac when it comes to hauling capacity. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac outpulls the Toyota Tacoma by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Explorer Sport Trac for a fill-up almost as often as the Toyota Tacoma.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Tacoma offers a bit more head room than the Explorer Sport Trac, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Tacoma.

Dimensions
The Explorer Sport Trac is substantially more bulky than the Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma's tank is about the same size as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's, though the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's is somewhat bigger. The Toyota Tacoma and the Explorer Sport Trac compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Toyota may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tacoma down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Tacoma and the Explorer Sport Trac most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford has a bigger engine than the Toyota Tacoma. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the Explorer Sport Trac as far as torque. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac packs quite a wallop compared to the Tacoma when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Ford and the Tacoma have the same basic warranty.