2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2012 Audi RS5.
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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 63 L |
