1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
