2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Vectra 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 165 more horse power than 2004 Holden Vectra. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1731 kg more than 2004 Holden Vectra. 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 2004 Holden Vectra. 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 (576 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Excursion | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
