2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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 177 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1732 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. 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 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Excursion | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 75 L |
