2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escape | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 90 L |
