2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2286 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 (576 Nm) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Excursion | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 139 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 975 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 46 L |