1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1638 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 167 L |
