2005 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1339 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. 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 (759 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Pacifica | Excursion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 3504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 167 L |