2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 6801 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 167 L |
