2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord 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 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1859 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 474 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |