2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1376 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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