2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1994 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Maserati Shamal. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Shamal. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1994 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1994 Maserati Shamal 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.
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2000 Ford Excursion | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Excursion | Shamal |
Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |