1999 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1999 Audi A6 and 1999 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A6 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Audi A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
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1999 Audi A6 | 1999 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |