2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 408 is newer by 9 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 105 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 408. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 408. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2011 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Excursion | 408 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
