2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2385 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
