2006 BMW 323 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion

To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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