2006 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (171 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
