2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2000 Daihatsu YRV

To start off, both 2000 Ford Desert Excursion and 2000 Daihatsu YRV were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 226 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion weights approximately 408 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Desert Excursion 2000 Daihatsu YRV
Make Ford Daihatsu
Model Desert Excursion YRV
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 311 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 120 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 890 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2360 mm


 

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