2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1382 kg more than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 167 L |
