2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 702 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Expedition | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
