2000 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. 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, 2000 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
