2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2249 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |