2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2357 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Excursion | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 83 L |