2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Excursion | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
