2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1831 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 73 L |