2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 667 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Excursion | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 86 L |
