2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang 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 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1339 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 3054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 167 L |