2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1121 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 Focus. 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 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
