2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1572 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 167 L |
