2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 569 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4133 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2989 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 167 L |
