2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 151 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Excursion | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |