2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Excursion | Tucson |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 474 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 58 L |