2004 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (218 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
