2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Highlander. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Excursion | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 73 L |
