2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1828 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier 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.
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2000 Ford Excursion | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Excursion | Frontier |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3200 mm |