2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2004 Ford Explorer and 2004 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1756 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. 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 (576 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Explorer | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 3054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 167 L |
