2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. 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 80 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (220 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2004 Audi A4 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Expedition | A4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |