2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 119 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2039 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |