2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Sharan 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 177 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1834 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2001 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |