2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1391 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Excursion | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |