2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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 127 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1246 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (402 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Excursion | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 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 | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 78 L |
