2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1975 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Excursion | Equator |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3560 mm |