2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2008 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2008 GMC Sierra.
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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Excursion | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 353 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 129 L |