2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1946 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. 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 251 more horse power than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1801 kg more than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1946 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Excursion | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1946 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2650 mm |
