2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1460 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 167 L |
