2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1984 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Ford Chevrolet
Model Excursion Corvette
Year Released 2005 2002
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5949 cc 5664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 339 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 483 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 117 L


 

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