1994 Audi A6 vs. 1994 Ford Probe
To start off, both 1994 Audi A6 and 1994 Ford Probe were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Ford Probe. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Ford Probe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 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, 1994 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Probe. (212 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1994 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Probe |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
