2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2434 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Siena. 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 657 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Excursion | Siena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 54 L |
