2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 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 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Excursion | Voyager |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2880 mm |