2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 9 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Excursion | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 83 L |
