2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1998 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Passat 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 154 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1714 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Volkswagen Passat. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1998 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
