2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1494 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3054 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 66 L |
