2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1963 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2291 kg more than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. (116 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Fulvia. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Fulvia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1963 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Excursion | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 38 L |
