2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 Kia Elan

To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Elan 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) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Kia Elan. (151 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Elan.

Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. 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) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Elan. (186 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Elan. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Elan 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.

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