2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz G 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 35 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz G. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz G. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz G. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 1996 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | G |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |
