2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Exige 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 135 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2240 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige. 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 Lotus Exige. 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 (576 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Excursion | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 36 L |