2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1880 kg more than 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 2008 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 87 L |