2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 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 A6 and 2004 Ford Taurus are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 219 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 A6 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 A6 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 A6 (450 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 221 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |