1996 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A8 | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 66 L |
