2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1990 Plymouth Colt

To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Colt 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 244 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2287 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Colt. 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 1990 Plymouth Colt. 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 (759 Nm) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Colt.

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