2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 158 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1990 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2470 mm |