2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1725 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |