2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1935 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Excursion | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 46 L |
