2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 814 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. 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 (576 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |
