1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Audi TT

To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 955 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.

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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ford F-250 2009 Audi TT
Make Ford Audi
Model F-250 TT
Year Released 1998 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 256 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 474 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2350 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2470 mm


 

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