2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1650 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 167 L |
