1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2660 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Mehari | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Mehari | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3490 mm |
