2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1501 kg more than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. 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 (576 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6799 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |