2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2001 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | Levante |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2230 mm |