2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1997 Fiat Siena

To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Siena 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 201 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1910 kg more than 1997 Fiat Siena. 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 1997 Fiat Siena. 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) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Siena. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Siena 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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