2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1183 kg more than 2011 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (475 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
