2005 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 Acura TSX and 2005 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2005 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1715 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TSX | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 167 L |
