2008 Audi A5 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 837 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
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 Expedition (395 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (331 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
