2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 359 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 106 L |