2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Monaro 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 96 more horse power than 2002 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1902 kg more than 2002 Holden Monaro. 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 2002 Holden Monaro. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Excursion | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2800 mm |
