2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 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 62 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2397 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 78 L |
