2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 9 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1419 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Desert Excursion | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2717 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
