2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1752 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 (759 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Excursion | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 390 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 67 L |