2000 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
