2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima 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 79 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Altima. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1965 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima. 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 2002 Nissan Altima. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Altima 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Altima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |