2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit 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 162 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2201 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. 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 2003 Honda Fit. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Honda Fit | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Fit |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |