2004 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet S-10 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 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1550 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | S-10 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 3020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3490 mm |
