2006 Ford GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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 GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | GT | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
