2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 103 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 127 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester 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 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Ford Subaru
Model Desert Excursion Forester
Year Released 2000 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 311 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 320 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1425 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2530 mm