2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2002 Ford Excursion and 2002 Volvo S80 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 44 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S80. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1759 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S80. (381 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Excursion | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
