2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2140 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. 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 1990 Nissan Santana. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Santana |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2560 mm |