2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 2 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 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 185 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2032 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. 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 2006 Saturn ION. 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 562 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2006 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Excursion | ION |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 95 L |