2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (336 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 891 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (509 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 336 HP |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 117 L |
