2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (341 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Excursion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 167 L |