2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2000 Ford Desert Excursion and 2000 Skoda Octavia 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 222 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 62 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert 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 Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Desert Excursion 2000 Skoda Octavia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Desert Excursion Octavia
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 311 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 210 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2520 mm


 

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