2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 671 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Excursion | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 88 L |
