2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1801 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 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 (475 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |
