Is the Ford Explorer any good off-road?

[eltax91]

Hi folks, i'm looking at trying out a pay and play day. My wife has bought me one for my birthday. However, have two choices, I can either use the provided vehicles (Landy or Jeep) OR if I take my own vehicle I can exchange what the wife has paid for for more time under instruction (about 50% more time).

My mate has an explorer which he said I could use if I so wish. So, should I stick with the instruction in Landy/ Jeep, or have a go in the explorer? How capable is it off-road?