2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1685 kg more than 2000 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Excursion | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 38 L |
