2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1501 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | Excursion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 7274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 3270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |