2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2004 Ford Excursion

To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1911 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 2004 Ford Excursion
Make Fiat Ford
Model Bravo Excursion
Year Released 2008 2004
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 6801 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 310 HP
Torque 206 Nm 576 Nm
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 106 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 3261 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 2050 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 167 L


 

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