2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1910 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Excursion | Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4277 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2537 mm |