2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1246 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Territory | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6801 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 167 L |
