2003 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1746 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Excursion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 167 L |