2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Ford Puma

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Puma would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2469 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma. 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 2001 Ford Puma. 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 (759 Nm) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2001 Ford Puma
Make Ford Ford
Model Excursion Puma
Year Released 2005 2001
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5948 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105 mm 81.4 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 45 L


 

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