2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Desert Excursion | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 580 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2330 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2893 mm |