2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Lexus RX 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1389 kg more than 2005 Lexus RX. 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 Lexus RX (840 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (759 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Lexus RX | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Excursion | RX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 840 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2730 mm |