2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto 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 123 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2120 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2560 mm |
