2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1804 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Excursion | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |