2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Holden Barina
To start off, 2006 Holden Barina 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Holden Barina. 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 562 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Barina. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Barina. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Barina 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 | 2006 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Excursion | Barina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
