2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1774 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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 Nissan Altima. 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 (475 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Altima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |