2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1452 kg more than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Excursion | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
