2002 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 587 kg more than 2002 Audi A6.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (381 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
