2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1352 kg more than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Highlander. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Highlander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 73 L |