2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 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 87 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1554 kg more than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
