2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1517 kg more than 2007 Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera. 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 (475 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Primera. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 62 L |
