1998 Buick Century vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century 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 160 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1984 kg more than 1998 Buick Century. 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 1998 Buick Century. 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 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 3504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 167 L |
