2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1717 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 167 L |
