2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1846 kg more than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 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 2000 Nissan Maxima. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 2000 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Excursion | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2760 mm |
