1987 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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 1987 Buick Estate. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
