2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2012 Toyota Matrix 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 120 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Matrix. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Matrix. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Matrix has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Matrix |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |