2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 950 kg more than 2008 GMC Envoy.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 83 L |
