2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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 856 kg more than 2010 Audi A8.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | E-350 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |
