2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1934 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Excursion | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 63 L |