2002 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2029 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 167 L |
