2001 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1136 kg more than 2001 Audi A4.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
