2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Tundra 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 138 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1784 kg more than 2003 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Tundra. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Tundra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3270 mm |
