2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2120 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (1,022 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (677 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Excursion | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 1022 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1150 kg |