2007 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S6 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S6 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. 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 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | S6 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
