2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1926 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 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 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |
