2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 1815 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Excursion | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |