2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2003 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 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 82 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 304 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 2003 Holden Monaro. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Holden Monaro 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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