2004 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
