2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 317 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
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 Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Desert Excursion | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
