2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Caterham Beaulieu would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2736 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2001 Caterham Beaulieu has manual transmission. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Beaulieu | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 167 L |
