2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1742 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Excursion | Firebird |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |