2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 6 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2000 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Excursion | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |
