2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Peugeot 607

To start off, 2008 Peugeot 607 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5875 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1894 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 607. 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 2008 Peugeot 607. 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 (759 Nm) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 607. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 607. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 607 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 607 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2008 Peugeot 607
Make Ford Peugeot
Model Excursion 607
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5948 cc 2228 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5875 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 220 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 80 L


 

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