2002 Ford Explorer V6 vs. 1996 Ford Explorer V8

[etalian]

Guys I am a little scared that I made a bet that I am going to lose. I bet a guy that my 02 could beat his 96 now i am not so sure i ran the numbers. his v8 has 210 hp and 280 lb/ft tq. he has a curb weight of 3915 lbs. My '02 has 210 hp but only 254 lb/ft tq. and a curb weight 4104 lbs. now i am going start with gas and brake and let out brake and go while he will only hit gas. i will have o/d off and he will have o/d on. he has about 90,000 miles and i have about 53,000. what do you guys think??? and any other race tips will be appreciated. the strip we are using is just shy of 1/4 mile. thanks guys and i really need some help.

[Jon]

It will be pretty even.

[Logan]

Only one way to find out!

[stump0331]

id say the 8 banger

[etalian]

any tips for me to get down the line faster?

[Maintain]

You have a more efficent fueling system, I'd be willing to be the v6 will be able to keep up with the v8 that has more power.

[etalian]

i'm going to pull a real b**** move and if i get ahead of him on the start i will pull in front of him lol

[MR.BIGHILLBILLY74]

Learning curve for ya! Don't make bets till you are sure of yourself! I sure hope you can pull this one off! So if you win do you get his explorer?

[dustindiesel]

dang, my 92 exploder 4.0L only had 145 horsepower..with a one tire fire-goodtimes

[bigwes]

i have a 97 with the 4.0 SOHC and it will stomp the beepbeepbeep off of the v8's....the all wheel drive system on them makes them slower i think....with 174,000miles i ran a 16.4quarter mile at Pittsburg Motor speedway...only thing different is mine has the tow package (4.10gears, firm shifting tranny)......yours haveing alot lower milage should help you too