2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 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 137 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2005 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
