2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Kia Rio 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 221 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2192 kg more than 2004 Kia Rio. 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 Kia Rio. 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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Excursion | Rio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |
