2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 965 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Excursion | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 78 L |