2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 5 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 188 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1703 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2009 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
