2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2006 Kia Cerato

To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato is newer by 6 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 206 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 702 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 2006 Kia Cerato. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Desert Excursion 2006 Kia Cerato
Make Ford Kia
Model Desert Excursion Cerato
Year Released 2000 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 311 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 146 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 2000 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2620 mm