2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 12 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |
