2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2088 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volkswagen W12. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen W12. (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | W12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
