2006 Acura RL vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 2 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1638 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
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 (475 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 3216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 167 L |
