2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 156 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 411 kg more than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 108 L |
