2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Five Hundred | A5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
