2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Opel Astra 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 202 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1932 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra. 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 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 52 L |
