2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1484 kg more than 2011 Audi A8.
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 Excursion (759 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5949 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |
