2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. Both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2005 Ford F-150 are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 717 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 2499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 98 L |
