2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Trajet 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 113 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1565 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. 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 Hyundai Trajet. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2001 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Excursion | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |
