1996 Audi S6 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (322 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 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, 1996 Audi S6 (400 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S6 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
