2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2008 Opel Antara. 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 (475 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Antara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |
