2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-9 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1541 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-9. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |
