2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (691 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 3504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 167 L |
