2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (280 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1800 kg more than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Excursion | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |
