2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1665 kg more than 2005 Ford Maverick. 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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
