2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Montana is newer by 2 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1520 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Montana. 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 2002 Pontiac Montana. 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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2002 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Excursion | Montana |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 76 L |