2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford 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 Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Excursion | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2960 mm |
