2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 GMC Canyon. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon. 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 (475 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Excursion | Canyon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |