2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 81 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Excursion | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
