2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 873 kg more than 2013 GMC Yukon.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5954 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2946 mm |
