1995 BMW M5 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
