2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V 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 165 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1986 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 58 L |
