2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota RAV4 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 107 more horse power than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1935 kg more than 2002 Toyota RAV4. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 57 L |