2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1618 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Magnum | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3490 mm |
