2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1506 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Excursion | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 68 L |