2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte 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 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1964 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 (576 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (228 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Excursion | Forte |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6799 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 52 L |