2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Lexus GX
To start off, 2011 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 804 kg more than 2011 Lexus GX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GX. (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Excursion | GX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 87 L |
