2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Suzuki Liana 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 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2042 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana. 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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Excursion | Liana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1585 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |
