• Engineered and manufactured by American automotive producer Ford, the Explorer debuted in 1991 and has been produced consistently since. The 1998 Explorer was sold in a variety of models, including the XLT AWD that was built with a 5.0-liter, V-8 engine and a manufacturer suggested retail price of $28,815.
  
  

Acceleration and Horsepower

• The V-8 engine powers the Explorer to a top acceleration time of 9.2 seconds from zero to 30 miles per hour. The five-liter engine has 215 horsepower, which is maximized at 4,200 rpm.
  
  

Torque and Payload

• The V-8 engine is capable of 280 ft-lb of torque at 3,300 rpm, which allows for a maximum payload of 900 lb.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The Explorer V-8 produces EPA estimated fuel economy of 12 mpg, 17 mpg and 14 mpg for city, highway and combined driving, respectively.
  
  

Displacement, Compression Ratio and Bore by Stroke

• The V-8 has 4,949 cc of displacement, a compression ratio of 9.1:1 and a bore by stroke of 4 by 3 inches.