2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 648 kg more than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 GMC Sierra (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 129 L |
