2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1844 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (699 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Excursion | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 699 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 67 L |