2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 732 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
