2001 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi Avantissimo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi Avantissimo would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi Avantissimo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi Avantissimo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi Avantissimo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Avantissimo (600 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2001 Audi Avantissimo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Avantissimo | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Avantissimo | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
