2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, both 2000 Ford Excursion and 2000 ZAZ Wagon 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 201 more horse power than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2465 kg more than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. 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 ZAZ Wagon. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 ZAZ Wagon has manual transmission. 2000 ZAZ Wagon 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 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | ZAZ |
| Model | Excursion | Wagon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2330 mm |
