2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2005 GMC Savana. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 684 kg more than 2005 GMC Savana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Savana. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 117 L |
