2001 Audi A3 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 2001 Audi A3 and 2001 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A3 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
