2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2000 Ford Desert Excursion and 2000 Subaru Impreza 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) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 452 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (353 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Desert Excursion 2000 Subaru Impreza
Make Ford Subaru
Model Desert Excursion Impreza
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 311 HP 280 HP
Torque 576 Nm 353 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1750 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2520 mm


 

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