2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1776 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Excursion | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 86 L |
