2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1475 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5954 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2790 mm |
