2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1985 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1985 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Excursion | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
