2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 975 kg more than 2007 Audi Q7.
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 Excursion (475 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 167 L |
