2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 BMW X5.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X5. (500 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 3060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 167 L |
