2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1625 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |
