2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 9 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, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Excursion | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3100 mm |
