2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1615 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Excursion | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3060 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 56 L |