1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Wildcat. (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Wildcat | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3490 mm |
