2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion 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 163 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2226 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Yaris |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |