2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Viper 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 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1537 kg more than 2004 Dodge Viper.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Viper. 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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Excursion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 3060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 167 L |