2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 110 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 95 L |