2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Excursion | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 74 L |
