2008 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1565 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 167 L |
