2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. 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 149 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Excursion | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6799 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
