2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, both 2006 Audi RS4 and 2006 Ford GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Audi RS4. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi RS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Audi RS4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi RS4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 will offer significantly more control. 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 GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi RS4. (583 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi RS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi RS4 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | RS4 | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 360 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 360 mm | 2720 mm |
