2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 12 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Excursion | 535 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2968 mm |