2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2000 Ford Excursion and 2000 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 144 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2214 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
