2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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 28 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 746 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Excursion | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 100 L |
