2001 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Impala and 2001 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1689 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Impala. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 167 L |
