2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Lexus LX
To start off, 2011 Lexus LX 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 785 kg more than 2011 Lexus LX.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LX. (546 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Excursion | LX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 93 L |
