2005 Audi S4 vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
