2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 75 L |
