2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1382 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 167 L |
