1996 Audi S6 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1996 Audi S6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi S6 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | S6 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 136 L |