2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Excursion | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2868 mm |