Whats with the 1st Gen Explorers?

[jayhawkexplorer]

Originally posted by GTO2050
The 91 turns 2200 RPM at 70MPH, the 96 turns close to 3000 at 70, hence the poorer fuel economy.

Agh that infuriates me about my Ex. I can't believe that the weight difference made them gear it that much differently, especially with a 5 spd auto in the 2nd gen. I should be able to go 90 and only be at 2500 rpms like my roommate's GMC Sierra (i know there's a slight torque differene there, like 100 lb feet )