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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 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 1662 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.
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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). 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 | 5407 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
