2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1813 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram.
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 (759 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (552 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Excursion | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 98 L |
