2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Ford Focus

To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1873 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 2007 Ford Focus. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 2007 Ford Focus
Make Ford Ford
Model Excursion Focus
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5949 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 18.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 53 L


 

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