2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1980 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Excursion | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2352 mm |
