2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1409 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. 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 (475 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2002 Acura CL | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Excursion | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |