2004 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2004 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-250. (388 Nm). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
