2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano 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, 2012 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1399 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Murano. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Murano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 82 L |
