2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1815 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW Z4. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Excursion | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
