2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Ford | De Tomaso |
| Model | Excursion | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
