2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Ford Excursion and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1950 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 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 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Excursion | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |
