2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |
