2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2000 Ford Desert Excursion and 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 208 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (103 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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.

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