2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius 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 142 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2011 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Excursion | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Prius |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 45 L |