1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
