2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2010 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Five Hundred | A5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
