2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1817 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
