2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2001 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2001 Mazda Premacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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 202 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 22 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 2001 Mazda Premacy. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Premacy. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda Premacy 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 | 2001 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Desert Excursion | Premacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |