2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | F-350 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
