2007 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (257 Nm). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
