2004 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 BMW X3 and 2004 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 BMW X3. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1443 kg more than 2004 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (576 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X3. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X3 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 167 L |
