2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton 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 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 134 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1359 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Excursion 2002 SsangYong Rexton
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Excursion Rexton
Year Released 2000 2002
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5406 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 252 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3210 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 2050 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 80 L


 

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