2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Ford Excursion

To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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 236 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2480 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daihatsu YRV 2003 Ford Excursion
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model YRV Excursion
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 5954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3300 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 3370 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3490 mm


 

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