2007 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
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 Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1285 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 3020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |
