2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa 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 262 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2306 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Seat Arosa. 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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa 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 | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Excursion | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 34 L |
