2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (162 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 205 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 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |