2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1860 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. 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 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Excursion | 6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2789 mm |