2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1628 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Excursion | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 66 L |