2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 37 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. 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 (759 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (460 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excursion | ML |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 2211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 86 L |