2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia 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 146 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1766 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 (475 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | Familia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
