2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Ford Excursion

To start off, both 2000 Ford Ranger and 2000 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1912 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger. 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 2000 Ford Ranger. 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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger 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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