2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (360 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
