2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1576 kg more than 2011 Audi R8.
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 (576 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (530 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | R8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |
