2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 941 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 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 Volkswagen Multivan. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
