2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S4 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
