2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, 2013 Acura MDX is newer by 13 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2013 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Excursion | MDX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 79 L |
