1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Expedition | A4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
