2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 905 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6799 cc | 4130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 430 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |