2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 600 kg more than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Excursion | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3320 mm |
