1987 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2024 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. 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 1987 Buick Electra. 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 (759 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 3504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3490 mm |
