2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1690 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 167 L |
