2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 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 24 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1239 kg more than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Excursion | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 2031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2790 mm |