1983 Fiat Vivace vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Vivace 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 170 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2460 kg more than 1983 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Vivace. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Vivace | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Vivace | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3490 mm |
