2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 92 L |
