2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2000 Ford Excursion and 2000 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1850 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Excursion | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
