2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 775 kg more than 2012 Ford F-150.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (588 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 98 L |
