2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Audi A8 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
