2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S8 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S8. (450 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S8 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1250 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
