2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 91 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1009 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Desert Excursion | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2307 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
