2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 143 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2040 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Excursion | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
