2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 93 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A3 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
