1996 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
