2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Audi A7. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A7 weights approximately 612 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
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 Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A7. (440 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2012 Audi A7 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Desert Excursion | A7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1910 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2913 mm |