2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2165 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | Etude |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1594 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |