2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat 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 150 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1448 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Volkswagen Passat. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (326 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 62 L |