2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1616 kg more than 2006 Fiat Siena. 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 2006 Fiat Siena. 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 (576 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Siena | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 167 L |
