2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 112 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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.
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2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Excursion | Kyron |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 75 L |