2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Ford Excursion and 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 156 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2040 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
