2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1761 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (576 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Excursion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 167 L |