2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (149 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.

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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (374 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Ford Mondeo
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 Mondeo
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2698 cc 2262 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 3300 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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