2007 Audi A6 vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 7275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
