2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1524 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. 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 (759 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (630 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Excursion | Thema |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |
