2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS 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 96 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1819 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS. 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 Lincoln LS. 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 (759 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Excursion | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 68 L |
