2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1535 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avalon. 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 Toyota Avalon. 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 (475 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
