2000 Audi RS4 vs. 2004 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestyle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi RS4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi RS4 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi RS4 (376 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Audi RS4.
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 RS4 (449 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi RS4 | 2004 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | RS4 | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2669 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
