2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 92 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1710 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. 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) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Excursion | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
