2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 87 L |
