1995 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi A8 (227 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1995 Audi A8.
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, 2006 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi A8. (315 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A8 | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
