2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. 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 262 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2335 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caddy. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Caddy 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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