2006 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |
