2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1471 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Excursion | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6799 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |
