2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang 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 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1649 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang 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 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1566 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |