2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2003 Ford Excursion and 2003 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1650 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excursion | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5954 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |