2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2003 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 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 58 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1620 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (231 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2003 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |
