2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1745 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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 2004 Honda Element. 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 (759 Nm) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
