2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1995 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Kadett 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 178 more horse power than 1995 Opel Kadett. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Kadett.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Kadett. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Kadett. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Kadett. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Kadett 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1995 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
