2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 8 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1942 kg more than 2011 Hyundai ix20. 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 2011 Hyundai ix20. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai ix20 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai ix20 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.
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2003 Ford Excursion | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Excursion | ix20 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2615 mm |