2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1969 Holden Brougham

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. 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 144 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2044 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Holden Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.

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