2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1039 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |