2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 631 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Excursion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 3240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 167 L |