2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa

To start off, both 2002 Ford Excursion and 2002 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 200 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2460 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 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 2002 Mazda Laputa. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Laputa 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 2002 Mazda Laputa
Make Ford Mazda
Model Excursion Laputa
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 657 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 252 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3210 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 2050 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 30 L


 

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