2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1641 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Excursion | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |
