2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 65 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1227 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2989 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 167 L |
