How is the engine in a 1997 Ford Explorer?

I am going to buy a 1997 Ford Explorer with 51,000 miles on it. It has a V8 AWD engine. How is the pick up in this car. How much horsepower does it have. It is a truck engine so I am thinking it must be powerful. Also, how does it compare to the V6 engine. Thanks!How is the engine in a 1997 Ford Explorer?aaaahhhhh the v8 all wheel drive ford explorer. nice all wheel drive system on them, viscous coupling drive the same as the subaru's i believe. well, you're looking at a triton 4.6 liter v8 with about 215 horsepower AT THE WHEELS, or should i say split between all 4 wheels. This is a nice power plant compared to the 4.0 liter v6 which on a good day pounds out 177 to 182 horses at the wheels. This should shave a little time off your 0 to 60 total. I was decently impressed with the v6 performance in the two door explorers (moderately quick and responsive), so i can imagine the v8 in the 4 door AWD model would be quite quicker.How is the engine in a 1997 Ford Explorer?It has plenty of power, it's not going to win races or anything, but in general use it has more than enough. It can tow more that my truck can and has tons of torque but also keep in mind the fuel economy (around 14-city 18-Highway).