2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Magnum | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 167 L |
