2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet

To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Cabriolet 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 55 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1990 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet 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.

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2003 Ford Excursion 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
Make Ford Venturi
Model Excursion Cabriolet
Year Released 2003 1990
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 252 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 3210 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 2050 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2410 mm