1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Ford Explorer
When we compare the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 1994 Ford Explorer's specifications and ratings, the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1994 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 1994 Ford Explorer's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Ford Explorer Pricing
A used 1994 Chevrolet Blazer ranges from $5,968 to $24,383 while a used 1994 Ford Explorer is priced between $1,500 to $12,900.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Ford Explorer Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer loses 47.6 percent of its value and the 1994 Ford Explorer loses 46.2 percent of its value. This means the 1994 Ford Explorer retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Ford Explorer Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.5 out of 10 while the Ford Explorer's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 8 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Ford Explorer being ranked 7 out of 31. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 11 and the Ford Explorer is ranked 10. The Chevrolet Blazer is also ranked 11 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs while the Ford Explorer is ranked 10 out of 56.
1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Ford Explorer Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford Explorer the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Explorer.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 1994 Ford Explorer base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles.This gives the 1994 Ford Explorer the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1994 Ford Explorer have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5968 - 24383
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.476053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1500 - 12900
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.462204
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.525599 / 10
Reliability:
8.676798 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.239555 / 10
Reliability:
8.618664 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
31 out of / 31Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 49Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
38 out of / 56Ranking
39 out of / 66Ranking
39 out of / 58Ranking
39 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 56Ranking
60 out of / 66Ford Explorer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 56Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 56Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
8 out of / 56Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 30Ranking
20 out of / 56Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 26Ranking
39 out of / 66Ranking
39 out of / 49Ranking
46 out of / 58Ranking
49 out of / 56Ranking
57 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
Base, Silverado, Sport
1994 Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
220 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 15 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4608 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
187.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3844 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
67.5 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available