2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2022 kg more than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. 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 (759 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Blizzard 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 Ford Excursion | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2030 mm |