2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Excursion | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Ranger |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 82 L |