2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 172 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (153 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2119 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 2005 Ford Focus. 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 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
