2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 147 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2105 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 MX-5 Miata. 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 (475 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |