2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Apollo 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 134 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2005 kg more than 1989 Holden Apollo. 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 1989 Holden Apollo. 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Excursion | Apollo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
