2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Range Rover would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (185 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1229 kg more than 1989 Rover Range Rover. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Excursion | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 82 L |
