2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Ford TE-50 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (174 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Because 2001 Ford TE-50 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 TE-50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6, 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 TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
