2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1581 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 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 E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
