2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca

To start off, 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 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 7 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Excursion 2008 Subaru Tribeca
Make Ford Subaru
Model Excursion Tribeca
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5406 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 252 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 3210 kg 1885 kg
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 77 L


 

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