2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Proton 400
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Proton 400 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 251 more horse power than 2005 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2514 kg more than 2005 Proton 400. 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 Proton 400. 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 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 400. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 400. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 2005 Proton 400 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 Proton 400 | |
Make | Ford | Proton |
Model | Excursion | 400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 108 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |