2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC60.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Excursion | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
