2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Isuzu Wizard

To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Isuzu Wizard 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1450 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (202 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Isuzu Wizard has manual transmission. 2005 Isuzu Wizard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2005 Isuzu Wizard
Make Ford Isuzu
Model Excursion Wizard
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2197 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 202 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3215 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2710 mm


 

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