2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 7 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, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1511 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Excursion | S5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |
