2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1916 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. 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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 92 L |
