2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1456 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. 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 2012 GMC Terrain. 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 68 L |
