2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2006 Audi RS4 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (415 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi RS4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 RS4 (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi RS4 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi RS4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi RS4 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | RS4 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |