Chevrolet 3500 vs. Ford Excursion

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1998 Chevrolet 3500
$19,119
Reg Cab 131.5" WB Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD 4dr 168.5" WB Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW 4dr 168.5" WB 4WD
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2005 Ford Excursion
$38,035
137" WB 5.4L XLS 137" WB 6.8L XLS 137" WB 5.4L XLT 137" WB 6.8L XLT 137" WB 6.8L XLS Limo 137" WB 5.4L XLS 4WD 137" WB 6.8L XLS 4WD 137" WB 5.4L Eddie Bauer 137" WB 6.8L XLT 4WD 137" WB 5.4L XLT 4WD 137" WB 6.8L Eddie Bauer 137" WB 5.4L Limited 137" WB 6.0L XLS 137" WB 6.8L Limited 137" WB 6.0L XLT 137" WB 6.8L Eddie Bauer 4WD 137" WB 6.0L XLS 4WD 137" WB 6.8L Limited 4WD 137" WB 6.0L XLT 4WD 137" WB 6.0L Eddie Bauer 137" WB 6.0L Limited 137" WB 6.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD 137" WB 6.0L Limited 4WD
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Highlights
$19,119
$38,035
N/A
N/A
1,920 lbs
98 in
Gas V8
Gas V8
  • 255 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 195 hp
255 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
2
9
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
330 @ 2800
350 @ 2500
255 @ 4600
255 @ 4500
5.7L/350
5.4L/330
Gas V8
Gas V8
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
17.1 qts
26.4 qts

Tires & Wheels
Steel
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 7 in
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 7 in
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 7 in
LT245/75R16E
LT265/75R16
LT245/75R16E
LT265/75R16
LT245/75R16E
LT265/75R16

Suspension
Full-Floating
Standard
Not Available
Twin I-Beam
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Leaf, Single-stage
Indep Coil Spring
Coil

Steering
48 ft
50 ft
43 ft
47 ft
N/A
N/A
Power
Power

Measurements
N/A
Not Available in
101 in
64 in
N/A
60 in
N/A
N/A
64 in
N/A
49 in
52 in
19 in
Not Available in
62 in
N/A
69 ft³
N/A
146 ft³
101 ft³
48 ft³
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
227 in
132 in
137 in
53 in
65 in
39 in
39 in
N/A
67 in
N/A
67 in
N/A
41 in
N/A
41 in
60 in
68 in
65 in
68 in
42 in
42 in
40 in
41 in
3
9
77 in
80 in
73 in
77 in
35 in
37 in
47 in
N/A
Not Available in
N/A
35 in
36 in
8 in
7 in
6 in
8 in
37 in
56 in
Not Available in
Not Available in
N/A
98 in
213 in

Weight & Capacity
9,684 lbs
9,200 lbs
4,870 lbs
6,680 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
9,000 lbs
8,600 lbs
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
34 gal
44 gal
N/A
N/A
Not Available lbs
N/A
Not Available lbs
N/A
1,000 lbs
610 lbs
10,000 lbs
6,100 lbs
500 lbs
500 lbs
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
13,500 lbs
13,000 lbs
4,130 lbs
1,920 lbs
4,130 lbs
1,920 lbs
4,870 lbs
6,680 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
2,029 lbs
3,611 lbs
2,841 lbs
3,069 lbs
N/A
N/A

Electrical
100
130
600
750

Brakes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available in
12.80 x .47 in
12.50 x 1.26 in
13.0 x .47 in
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Four Wheel
4-Wheel
Power
Power

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2005 Ford Excursion?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is more reliable than the 2005 Ford Excursion according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 3500 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2005 Excursion.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2005 Ford Excursion?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 and the 2005 Ford Excursion both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2005 Ford Excursion?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is cheaper than the 2005 Ford Excursion with a $19,119 starting MSRP versus a $38,035 starting MSRP.

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