2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
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 (576 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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 | 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Excursion | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |
