2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 612. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 3020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
