2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe 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 202 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2296 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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 (475 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | Excursion | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 22 L |
