2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 9 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (414 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1387 kg more than 2013 Audi A6.
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 (759 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (549 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3282 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2916 mm |
