2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1772 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Touran |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 677 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |