2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 319 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert 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 Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Desert Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 576 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |