2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Ford Taurus are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A4 (451 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
