2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1938 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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 2001 Honda Civic. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic 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 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |