2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1790 kg more than 2003 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura CL | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | CL | Excursion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 3370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |