2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2034 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Excursion | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |
