2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 11 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1600 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW Z4. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Excursion | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
