2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Buick Terraza 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2004 Buick Terraza. 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 (475 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Terraza. (299 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Terraza | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Terraza | Excursion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 3216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 167 L |