2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Lincoln Zephyr
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Lincoln Zephyr were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Zephyr (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr.
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 Lincoln Zephyr (271 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Lincoln Zephyr | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A6 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
