2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2076 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Porsche 930. 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 (475 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 930. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 930. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 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 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
