2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1224 kg more than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Excursion | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3078 mm |
