2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Excursion | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 127 L |
