2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2001 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Audi RS4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1551 kg more than 2006 Audi RS4.
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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi RS4. (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi RS4. 2001 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi RS4 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi RS4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi RS4 | 2001 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | RS4 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 3261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 167 L |
