2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 100 L |
