2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2002 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. 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 Nissan Cube. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Cube will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Cube |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2530 mm |
