2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 195 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2347 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Excursion Corolla
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5948 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 171 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105 mm 91 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1157 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 50 L


 

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