2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (202 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 440 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 114 L |