2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 6 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1809 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. 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 (759 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Excursion | DBS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4722 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 78 L |