2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 993 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
