2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera 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 50 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Excursion | Frontera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |