2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1649 kg more than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Maxima. 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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2775 mm |
