2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 4 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 102 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1535 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500. 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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Excursion | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |
