2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 147 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1441 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (393 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Excursion | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
