2007 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Audi S4.
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, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (257 Nm). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
