2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Hyundai Tipper
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion 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 169 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2001 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 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 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tipper has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tipper 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 | 2006 Hyundai Tipper | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Excursion | Tipper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 2607 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |
