2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1800 kg more than 2012 Audi TT. 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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | TT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2469 mm |
