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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 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 1278 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (570 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 | 5948 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |