2002 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2002 Dodge Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Neon. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2004 kg more than 2002 Dodge Neon. 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 2002 Dodge Neon. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Neon. (304 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Neon | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 167 L |
