2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 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 124 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 422 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Desert Excursion | Tundra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 299 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3270 mm |