2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro 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. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1627 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Excursion | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2800 mm |
