2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 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 64 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1811 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 77 L |
