1994 Audi A8 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1994 Audi A8.
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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A8. (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 167 L |
