2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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 (576 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora 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 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Excursion | Evora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 59 L |
