1980 Audi Sport vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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, 1997 Ford F-150 (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Sport | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3050 mm |
