2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1646 kg more than 2002 Lancia Lybra. 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 Lancia Lybra. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2002 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Excursion | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
