2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 9 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Excursion | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |
