2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2206 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 2005 Ford Focus. 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 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus 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.
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2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Excursion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 3504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 167 L |