2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Mazda 6 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 105 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1964 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 68 L |